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First Ladies at Inaugurations

Here’s what 16 first ladies wore at their husbands’ presidential inaugurations

Kirsten Acuna

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As president Barack Obama bids farewell to the Oval Office, the United States will welcome in its 45th president.

While many will be watching when Donald Trump is sworn in as Commander in Chief on Inauguration Day, all eyes will also be on new first lady, Melania.

Michelle Obama helped to redefine first lady fashion. Will Mrs. Trump measure up to some of the iconic looks of the past? Keep reading to see what the first ladies of the past wore on Inauguration Day.

March 4, 1925: Grace Coolidge was all smiles in a gray dress and top hat to match Calvin Coolidge’s during his second inauguration.

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March 4, 1929: Lou Henry Hoover was known for her fashion and became the first first lady to be in Vogue magazine in May 1929.

March 4, 1933: Press described Eleanor Roosevelt’s inaugural gown as a shade called “Eleanor Blue.” Her wrap and dress were made of “crystelle velvet,” according to the New York Times. Press highlighted that Roosevelt’s gowns were designed and made entirely in the US.

January 20, 1949: Mrs. Truman was accompanied by the couple’s daughter, Margaret, as well as Vice President Alben Barkley, President Truman, and Barkley’s daughter Max Truitt during the president’s second inauguration.

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Mrs. Truman

January 20, 1953: First lady Mamie Eisenhower wore a pale pink de soie gown which was embroidered with over 2,000 rhinestones. Press had to wait until the week before the inauguration to receive details and photographs of the gown from Mrs. Eisenhower.

January 21, 1989: Barbara Bush wore a royal-blue gown with a velvet bodice to the inaugural balls.

January 20, 1993: Hillary Clinton wore a violet beaded lace sheath gown with a blue velvet silk overskirt to the inaugural balls. The dress was made by New York theatrical costume maker Barbara Matera Ltd.

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I am a retired widow with 4 kids and 9 grands. I worked as a nurse, and in Domestic Violence, and many non-profits, I was a donor health counselor for the American Red Cross and am a certified HIV counselor. I worked as a counselor and I have been a make-up artist and selling specialists for several American designers. I love life. I am very spiritual. I grew up in 50's and 60's and truly am the idealistic rebel which is the name of my blog. I love music, books, reading, Kindle, beauty. I am a photographer and an artist. I believe in making the world better one day at a time. I am now living in Asheville, NC.